Andrew,For the life of me I can not remember how I came across some of the best blogs in the REI blogosphere but I did.

Every bad deal you work on will be a distraction from good deals you could have found if you had the time.Maybe what Bob needs ia a copy of Rich Dad Poor Dad to realize he needs to change his thinking about how he manages his life.

In line with the long term hold, be sure ANY improvements you do have a long term design life.

I figure it would cost us more to live in OR than TX but it's a price for (possibly) better lifestyle.

Seriously, it depends on your stage of life.

Historic preservation has become a big part of my life and a good waste of my time.

I’m a little discouraged because I haven’t received a single phone call and I’m under the impression that the life of a bandit sign is mostly weekends.

If you look at others that have done the same many are not all that successful in later life.

I have lived in San Antonio, practically, for my entire life.

Taking the point home that simple ads is the best marketing style.